Research on Affair Recovery's Programs

Longitudinal Effectiveness

In the largest study of its kind, we analyzed data from 20,800 participants over the past 14 years. This research reveals a powerful truth: even though infidelity is life shattering, our participants experience deep and lasting healing.

Key Findings

1

Our participants experienced significant relief from:

  • Betrayal trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
2

Their healing was substantial and sustained long-term.

3

The effectiveness does not differ based on these factors:

  • Number of betrayals
  • Gender
  • Military status
  • Involvement in a faith community
Read the Report of Findings

Findings for Each Program

Below are graphs, for each course, validating the progress participants experienced over time. Infidelity creates a mental health crisis for all involved. We measured healing through symptoms of anxiety, depression and Complex PTSD.

For Couples -
EMS Online Course

Reduced Anxiety

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.91

Reduced Depression

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.97

Reduced PTSD

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.98

For Couples -
EMS Weekend Retreat

Reduced Anxiety

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.73

Reduced Depression

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.96

Reduced PTSD

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.59
The shorter follow-up period is due to an administrative error that resulted in failing to administer the PTSD measure at later time points.

For Betrayed Spouses -
Harboring Hope Online Course

Reduced Anxiety

Magnitude of Improvement

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1.02

Reduced Depression

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.92

Reduced PTSD

Magnitude of Improvement

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1.16

For Unfaithful Spouses -
Hope for Healing Online Course

Reduced Anxiety

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.69

Reduced Depression

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.79

Reduced PTSD

Magnitude of Improvement

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0.51

“I've seen their data for years and I know it works. I refer people to Affair Recovery all the time. You don't have to waste time searching the internet. You should take their program."

- Nancy Scammaca Lewis, PhD. Quantitative Methods
University of Texas Research Consultant
Our study's
20,800
participants would fill
a major stadium.
Gemini generated image of stadium at night with approximate 20,700 seating capacity.

You're not beyond hope

Our programs benefit people of all different lengths of marriage, numbers of betrayals, involvement in a faith community, and more. We are here to help people from a wide range of backgrounds & circumstances find a path forward.

Length of Marriage

0-5 years
18.2% 6-15 years
34.4% 16-25 years
27.6% 26+ years
19.8%

Number of Affairs (average)

2.3

Involvement in a Faith Community

Yes
52.4%
No
47.6%

Though rooted in the Christian faith, our courses offer help and healing to everyone, regardless of their current connection to a faith community.

*The data for these insights was collected from 8,226 EMS Online course participants.

How We Help

Free Tools

For Couples in Crisis

  • EMS Weekend: If you want the best, choose this 3-day weekend intensive to accelerate your recovery process. (Can't come in person? Attend the weekend virtually.)
  • EMS Online: This 13-week course is the next best thing. It's an incredible experience.

For Betrayed Spouses

  • Harboring Hope: Get support and direction with people who truly understand.

For Unfaithful Spouses

Every Major Question Answered by Experts

  • Recovery Library Membership: The largest infidelity database in the world with expert articles and over 3,000 answered questions in one trusted resource.